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Selden Standard, Detroit, MI
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Selden Standard

$50 and over
Contemporary American

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2 people
7:00 p.m.
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Booked 50 times today
  • Good for special occasions
  • Innovative
  • Neighbourhood gem

Why they're an Icon

From the OpenTable editors: Regulars keep swinging back to Selden Standard for small plates and craft cocktails in a cool industrial space that USA Today named one of the best restaurants of 2024. Local and seasonal produce shows up in dishes like charred octopus from the woodfired oven and seasonal fresh pastas like sweet corn agnolotti. Catch the show at the chef’s counter or hang in the back patio lined with flower murals.


Staff spotlight

Philosophy

Nothing brings us more joy than a great meal with friends. Sharing that experience is at the heart of why we opened Selden Standard. Our concept and our dining room are rustic and casual -- come as you are -- but with an ever-present eye for quality, creativity, and fun.

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $50 and over
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary American, Farm-to-table, American
  • Hours of Operation
    Dinner Daily 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (313) 438-5055
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Private party facilities
    Selden Standard can host a variety of events for 10 to 30 people. Facilities include a large semi-private table in the main dining room, an outdoor patio, and a private dining room with A/V gear. Our events manager will be happy to work with you on a custom menu from our seasonal offerings; please visit our website for more information.
  • Description
    Selden Standard’s fare features flavors born in local farms, captured at the peak of the season, prepared in their wood-fired oven, and served small plates-style in shareable portions. Complementing the menu are wines from small producers, distinctive brews, and cocktails to suit the seasons. Selden is rustic and casual, but with an ever-present eye for quality, creativity, and fun. Chef Andy Hollyday is a 2023 James Beard finalist and four-time semi-finalist. Selden Standard was named a semi-finalist for Outstanding Restaurant by the James Beard Foundation (2024), and has been named Restaurant of the Year by both the Detroit Free Press (2015) and Hour Detroit (2016).
  • Neighbourhood
    Detroit
  • Cross Street
    Selden St. and 2nd Ave.
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Vegan, Wine

What 204 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.8
4.8 based on recent ratings
  • 4.9Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.5Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Detroit / Eastern Michigan

    Best Food

  • Detroit / Eastern Michigan

    Innovative

  • Detroit / Eastern Michigan

    Contemporary American

  • Detroit

    Best Overall

  • Detroit

    Best Food

  • Detroit

    Innovative

  • Detroit

    Contemporary American

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Selden Standard is a standout dining destination in Detroit, celebrated for its "creative, delicious, amazing flavors" and "excellent food and superior service." Guests rave about the "unique flavor combinations" and "phenomenal experience." With a "welcoming atmosphere" and "knowledgeable staff," it's a top choice for memorable meals and special occasions.
204 Reviews
  1. John

    VIP

    Seattle

    40 reviews

    5.0

    40 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We love catching dinner at Selden Standard. The variety of offerings, service and ambiance can’t be beat, in the Detroit Metro area. Always a great meal.

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  2. Laurel

    Toronto

    16 reviews

    5.0

    16 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This restaurant is one of the best! I travel extensively and have visited James Beard nominated restaurants all over the US. By far this is my favourite. The ambience is wonderful. The service was fantastic. I was to be seated at a communal table as it was Saturday night and fully booked. When I arrived I was given a high top table near the bar which was great as I was solo. They offered and I accepted. That was a nice surprise. Prior to going to the restaurant I emailed for information on parking and such as this was my first time dining at the restaurant. Evan was quick to reply and gave me great information. The meal was immpecable! Everything I ordered was perfect and delicious. I was able to speak to the manager Paul and gave him some feedback about Evan's communication with me. I wanted to meet Evan's partner and Execuative Chef Andy but he was not there. I like to take home a signed menu. Matt the Chef de Cuisine and Alex kindly signed. Katelyn my server was ooutstanding. She was knowledgeable and answered all my questions. She suggested a wine and an after dinner drink that were so so good! The wine pared so well with my meal. I had Oven Roasted Squash and Duck Breast. For dessert the Chocolate Bread pudding. The menu changes reguarly, even the cocktails change so if you have your eye on something it may not be on the menu when you dine but that is all okay. I had a pre-dinner cocktail, a glas of wine and a sherry after dinner. Thank you Katelyn for honouring this pre-birthday meal. All said and done my bill was so much less than I anticipated! Beautiful experience. I can't wait to return.

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  3. PatriciaQ

    San Francisco

    41 reviews

    4.0

    41 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    We had a late reservation and we were seated for quite a while before the waitress actually came over. Drinks definitely took a minute and we were instructed to order everything we wanted in one order. The food was delicious. we would definitely go back hopefully to have a server that would be a little bit more attentive.

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  4. OpenTable Diner

    Cleveland

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Never fails, this is the best restaurant in Detroit hands-down. Service is amazing. Drinks are amazing. Food is amazing. The only possible negative is that it is pretty loud in there.

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  5. Barry

    Northern MI

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We love this place. Food was awesome. Katy our service and rest of staff are great. Hall of famers in my book.

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  6. Mark

    Detroit

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This is our favorite restaurant in Detroit. Been here once a year since it opened and it never disappoints.

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  7. Joe

    Detroit

    40 reviews

    5.0

    40 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    You cannot go wrong dining at Selden Standard. We have been dining here since they opened and the experience is as good or better than the day they opened. Everything from the wine list to the deserts are among the best in Detroit.

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  8. Aragorn

    Detroit

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    I always forget how amazing the food is here. One of the best restaurants ever, every visit.

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  9. Edward

    VIP

    Detroit

    40 reviews

    5.0

    40 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great server! Excellent cocktails ( great mixologist) Food superb! Something for everyone .. highly creative seasonal selections

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  10. Claire

    Las Vegas

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Absolutely amazing! Cannot wait to dine again. The local wines and food was so delightful. We had the octopus, beef tartar, steak and salmon.

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FAQs

Selden Standard is rated 4.8 stars by 204 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 p.m.
Find next available

At the moment, there's no online availability within 2.5 hours of your request. Do you have another time in mind?

Booked 50 times today
Google Map for Selden Standard

3921 2nd Ave, Detroit, MI 48201-1713

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Description
    Selden Standard’s fare features flavors born in local farms, captured at the peak of the season, prepared in their wood-fired oven, and served small plates-style in shareable portions. Complementing the menu are wines from small producers, distinctive brews, and cocktails to suit the seasons. Selden is rustic and casual, but with an ever-present eye for quality, creativity, and fun. Chef Andy Hollyday is a 2023 James Beard finalist and four-time semi-finalist. Selden Standard was named a semi-finalist for Outstanding Restaurant by the James Beard Foundation (2024), and has been named Restaurant of the Year by both the Detroit Free Press (2015) and Hour Detroit (2016).
  • Cross Street
    Selden St. and 2nd Ave.
  • Neighbourhood
    Detroit
  • Hours of Operation
    Dinner Daily 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Price
    $50 and over
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary American, Farm-to-table, American
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Vegan, Wine
  • Phone number
    (313) 438-5055
  • Private party facilities
    Selden Standard can host a variety of events for 10 to 30 people. Facilities include a large semi-private table in the main dining room, an outdoor patio, and a private dining room with A/V gear. Our events manager will be happy to work with you on a custom menu from our seasonal offerings; please visit our website for more information.
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